Newcastle winger Jonas Gutierrez, 31, will be back at Newcastle in the middle of next month after being given permission by his doctors to resume training following treatment for testicular cancer – (The Guardian)
Gary Neville has backed Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers and says it is the players and not the manager who should be criticised – (Daily Telegraph)
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher, 36, has used his column to back manager Brendan Rodgers’ decision to drop players against Real Madrid, but says Raheem Sterling, Jordan Henderson and Steven Gerrard deserved to start – (Daily Mail)
Striker Robin van Persie has said he was surprised by Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure from Manchester United and says he is not satisfied with his performances under new manager Louis van Gaal – (The Guardian)
West Ham star Diafra Sakho, 24, in line for new £10m deal – but only after 12 more games – (Daily Mirror)